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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.24, 20,879.42 and 8,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.24, 20,879.42 and 8,843.40 is: 12,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.24 : 20,879.42 = 8,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.24/20,879.42 = 8,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.24x = 20,879.42 × 8,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.24x = 184,645,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,645,062.83/15,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.10

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